Evergreen
United Kingdom • 1934
Director
Synopsis
EVERGREEN is not only the best British musical ever made, it also features the queen of the London musical stage, Jessie Matthews, in the best roles of her career. Songs by Rodgers and Hart (including their exquisite 'Dancing on the Ceiling') enliven this tale of an Edwardian star who, driven into retirement by her blackmailing ex-husband, is impersonated by her daughter (both are played by Matthews) in order to stage a comeback 20 years later.
Synopsis
EVERGREEN is not only the best British musical ever made, it also features the queen of the London musical stage, Jessie Matthews, in the best roles of her career. Songs by Rodgers and Hart (including their exquisite 'Dancing on the Ceiling') enliven this tale of an Edwardian star who, driven into retirement by her blackmailing ex-husband, is impersonated by her daughter (both are played by Matthews) in order to stage a comeback 20 years later.
Credits
Crew
DirectorVictor Saville
CinematographerGlen MacWilliams
ComposerHarry M. Woods, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
EditorIan Dalrymple
Cast
Jessie Matthewsas Harriet Green
Sonnie Haleas Leslie Benn
Betty Balfouras Maudie
Barry MacKayas Tommy Thompson
Ivor McLarenas Marquis of Staines